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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon

2005 · 40 min Documentary
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Mark Cowen

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Narrator (voice)

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Ed Mitchell (voice)

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Neil Armstrong (voice)

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Charles Duke (voice)

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Dave Scott (voice)

John Travolta

John Travolta

Jim Irwin

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Al Bean (voice)

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Al Shepard (voice)

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Buzz Aldrin (voice)

Rick Gomez

Rick Gomez

Alpha Station Commander (voice)

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